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TIL the Chinese emperor credited with inventing the neck tie wanted to be buried with his entire army, but he was persuaded to be buried with Terracotta soldiers instead.

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4krbR TIL the 1994 Super Famicom game "Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem" was adapted into a 2-episode anime series in 1996. Hikaru Midorikawa - the voice of Marth - would reprise his role in the Super Smash Bros. series.
JxJV TIL the toothpick is known to predate the arrival of early modern humans. It is the oldest instrument for dental cleaning. The skulls of Neanderthals, as well as Homo sapiens, have shown clear signs of having teeth that were picked with a tool.
AKna TIL that in 2001, Portugal enacted a nationwide law decriminalizing all drugs, including cocaine and heroin. In 2009, the conservative Cato institute called the policy a “resounding success.”
rMNy TIL Japanese schools do not employ janitors or custodians. The Japanese education system believes that requiring students to clean the school themselves teaches respect, responsibility, and emphasizes equality.
8arEG TIL: Some groups in Thailand train monkeys to collect coconuts sold internationally as the job is dangerous and difficult for ill-equipped humans. The practice has raised ethical concerns.